Hello, I'm Derick 👋🏻
Filipino design visionary. Ex-Stanford startup, trained human interface designer and iOS developer by Apple, and writer with more than 1 million views.
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Projects
My journey started when me and my mom immigrated to Italy when I was 14. At 16, I got my first web design internship. I'm now an experienced Product and UI/UX designer with nearly 6 years in the belt providing delightful experiences and human-centric solutions. I'm a trained designer and developer by Apple and I have worked with professionals at Stanford University and collaborated with award-winning talent from Washington Post. I've also done creative work for the supermodel, Alexis Ren.
Authoreo
Overview: Authoreo is a content creation platform that delivers informative, audience-centric content to organizations who are looking for effective ways to educate their customers.Authoreo was an internal project in Stanford University as part of the new initiatives proposed by Adriano Farano, a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur and journalism fellow at Stanford University.
Role: Lead Product Designer


Chipmunk
Overview: A social search mobile app that helps Iowa State students meet spontaneously oncampus based on activities. You can think of it as a crossover of Meetup and Tinder, but with a focus on small group size on meetings between unknown college students.
Role: Product Designer and Head of UX


Doppio
Big Idea: Social Life
Challenge: Reimagine 'dating' in the new normal

Health Space
Big Idea: Health Care
Challenge: Create a safe platform for people with STDs

Milestone
🏆 Grand Winner of Impact Hub Manila Hackathon Environmental Vertical 2021
🥇 Special Awardee of Impact Hub Manila Hackathon Health Vertical 2021
🎯 Qualified Global Student Entrepreneur Awardee at GSEA 2020
Education
Entrepreneurial Management Student at Far Eastern University
iOS Development and App Design Student at Hikre School
Accountancy, Business and Management (SHS) at Philippine School Doha, Qatar
Skills
Mobile App Design (UI/UX)
Knowledge in Swift/Xcode
Business Skills (Strategy, Negotiation, Business Models, Design Thinking Strategy)
Leadership
Public Speaking
Pitch Presentation
Storytelling
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Experience
Business Strategist Intern at V-Bridge Corporation, a United Kingdom based Technology Company.
Founder and Owner of Abino Coffee
Business Development Intern at SassyOS Technologies, a Dubai-based Technology Company.
Certifications
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills at University of Michigan powered by Coursera
Essential Management Skills at International Business Management Institute of Berlin Germany (IBMI)
Business Strategies for Emerging Markets at HSE University powered by Coursera
UI/UX Design Courses at UXCEL
Business Development: Strategic Planning Course by LinkedIn
Business Analysis Foundation Course by LinkedIn with PMI, IIBA, & NASBA Certifications.
Sales: Closing Strategies Course by LinkedIn
Features
Swak na Swak Feature
Abino Coffee, a coffee start-up I founded, was featured in ABS-CBN's Swak na Swak program
Impact Hub Manila Feature
Learn more about Team Phoenix, and on how we came up with a solution to plastic waste issues in the Philippines in just 48hrs.
Talks
I have experienced giving coffee and entrepreneurial talks to well -known universities in the Philippines such as University of Santo Tomas and De La Salle University of Damariñas.
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